“Working
as a prison officer is nothing like what you see in the movies. I wanted a new
challenge but importantly, I wanted a job that was meaningful. You get lots of
training in this job and you never stop learning. No two days are ever the
same. Be prepared to be busy, there is always something to do.
as a prison officer is nothing like what you see in the movies. I wanted a new
challenge but importantly, I wanted a job that was meaningful. You get lots of
training in this job and you never stop learning. No two days are ever the
same. Be prepared to be busy, there is always something to do.
I
started almost five years ago when my ch
started almost five years ago when my ch
ildren first started school and I
haven’t looked back.” Karen, Prison Officer
Join
the team
the team
- take
pride in a meaningful job with a real sense of purpose - use
your skills and life experience to influence positive behavioural change - be
supported by a dedicated, hardworking team - flexible
casual roster, balance work and family responsibilities
What
will you do?
will you do?
- maintain
security operations, conduct escorts, cell searches, prisoner counts - addressing
anti-social behaviour or attitudes to ensure the safety and well-being of
others - working
with prisoners as part of their rehabilitation program including
interviewing prisoners, recommending appropriate referrals to education,
treatment or support programs - File
notes, incident and assessment reports
Do
you have the right personal qualities?
you have the right personal qualities?
We
look for these people who:
look for these people who:
- are
honest and trustworthy - have
excellent communication and rapport building skills - are
empathetic and non-judgmental - are
effective problem solvers - are
team players, flexible and resilient to cope with daily challenges
Public
Information Session
Information Session
For
further details on these opportunities, we encourage you to attend an
information session:
further details on these opportunities, we encourage you to attend an
information session:
Date:
Tuesday 7 June 2016 Date:
Tuesday 14 June 2016
Tuesday 7 June 2016 Date:
Tuesday 14 June 2016
Time:
6pm – 7pm
Time: 6pm – 7pm
6pm – 7pm
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location:
Ararat
Location: Ballarat
Ararat
Location: Ballarat
How
to Apply
to Apply
For
further information on these vacancies and to apply online please, visit www.correctionsjobs.vic.gov.au
further information on these vacancies and to apply online please, visit www.correctionsjobs.vic.gov.au
Online
applications close Monday 20 June
2016.
applications close Monday 20 June
2016.
Come
and find your potential within – you’ll be making a difference in your
community. In return, you’ll receive encouragement, support and ongoing
training to build a stable and rewarding career.
and find your potential within – you’ll be making a difference in your
community. In return, you’ll receive encouragement, support and ongoing
training to build a stable and rewarding career.
(Aboriginal
and / or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply)
and / or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply)
